Grace is led by a team of 9 elected representatives to our Vestry, officers and the Rector.
Our staff supports the Rector in facilitating ministry, worship and care for the whole congregation.
Our staff supports the Rector in facilitating ministry, worship and care for the whole congregation.
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The Reverend Scott Painter, RectorScott joined Grace Episcopal Church in the fall of 2018. Prior to his ministry as a Priest, Scott served as a pastor in another church and then taught English in public and private high schools for many years. He holds degrees from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, The University of Houston and the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Scott served as Curate at St. Stephen’s, Houston, before coming to Grace.
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The Reverend Dawn Shepler, DeaconDawn sensed a call to be a Deacon in 2009 while living in North Carolina. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Illif School of Theology and was ordained in the Diocese of Colorado in 2017 while serving as a chaplain in Missouri. Dawn is a licensed Chaplain serving mental health patients in Harris County. At Grace, Dawn’s ministry is centered on serving, outreach, and pastoral care.
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The Reverend Dr. John K. Graham,
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Paul English, Music DirectorPaul English is an internationally recognized composer, pianist, producer and educator. He has performed and recorded with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Arnett Cobb, Kirk Whalum and David Liebman and he has produced a number of jazz and classical recordings, including a 2009 collaboration with country legends Willie Nelson, Ray Price and Johnny Bush and a 2010 CD, Bring Him Home, a debut recording for lyric tenor, Todd Miller, and Hour of Tranquility for mezzo-soprano Sonja Bruzauskas (2015).
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Edolia James, Head of SchoolEdolia is passionate in guiding the growth of children by providing fun, hands-on experiences that enhance children’s learning development in all areas. She is the Head of Grace Episcopal School serving students from infancy (6 weeks old) up to age five.
Edolia@graceinhouston.org |
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Elizabeth Martin, Office ManagerElizabeth is an experienced administrative assistant who has worked in social services with special needs adults. She has worked in several different environments building efficient work systems and streamlining communications. Elizabeth, her partner, Bill, and their children attend Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Houston. She is excited to serve on the team at Grace as we grow and serve our community.
Office@graceinhouston.org |
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Mario Ruiz, SextonMario has served the Grace community for more than 20 years. He works to take care of our building and campus for the church and school. Mario loves football and especially the Dallas Cowboys.
Ivy Mena, Facilities & Tech AssistantItalivi Mena (Ivy) grew up in the Braeswood neighborhood in Southwest Houston. She attended Longfellow Elementary School, Pershing Middle School, and graduated from Bellaire High School.
Ivy started working in the food industry at a young age and later found her passion for working with animals. She has worked at nearby clinics in the neighborhood as a Veterinarian Technician, and now she is working from home as a Bilingual Customer Representative for a clinic in additional to her position at Grace. When not working, Ivy is either at school studying Microbiology or enjoying her leisure time by spending it at the library reading about astrology and politics. She enjoys and feels welcomed being at Grace Episcopal Church. It reminds her of the warmth and acceptance that she felt from the church she would attend at a young age. She is happy to be here in such a friendly environment and can't wait to see what the future has in store for her. SundayAssistant@graceinhouston.org |
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